I can work. I like to work. Maybe I didn’t work hard enough at my last job but I have learned. I skated and shouldn’t of. I know that now. My rent is due.
My gf says if I don’t get a job fast, she’ll throw my ass out. She will too, she’s like that. So, please. I can’t live with my parents again. I hate that look they give me. They try to be nice, but CripesSake, gimme a break.
Last job, my boss was hard to take. Full of himself, you know the type. I just couldn’t put up with his BS. I must be growing up, I could take it now better. I am getting tired of Oprah, that man-hating beotach, there I said it. I need a job.
I am not picky. I will work hard, I promise. I’ve changed. You can count on me. I will use all my skills, not just the ones I want you to see. I won’t complain as much. I will drink the koolaid as long as it isn’t sugar free. Do you have free coffee? I need a job.
My degree is in, oh, nevermind, it doesn’t fit anyway. I learned to think for myself. God, that was the best lie, like ever, I always knew how to think. I needed more and I didn’t get it, I realize. My parents got screwed out of some serious college money, I think they know. They must. I need a job.
My boss told me exactly what I needed to do to keep my job. I knew better. My way was going to work better than his, what did he know? He’s worked for the same company for, what, 15 years? I am young, new, I have great ideas, I can make mine work, I will show him just how good and brilliant I really am. I need a job.
But then when my ideas don’t work, he blames me, can you believe it? I thought there were no bad ideas, evidently I proved otherwise. I still think those can work for you if you give me a chance. I will try your ideas first this time. You can count on me. I need a job.
What’s up with this insistence on starting exactly at 8:30? I am a morning person, always have been, I think better at night. With coffee, I can make it work for you. I need a job.
I will try to be a nice guy in the office. Just so you know, being surly is sort of my personality, you know. I like being the brooding guy, gives me a rep, you know. Chicks like it. My gf did, at first, now I think she just wants me to get a job. We don’t go to Starbucks as much any more, and I get the small dark roast, and ask for refills. She gets the latte, but if I ask for one, she says “you paying?” Those who have the money make the rules, even in the coffee shop. I will be coolest guy in the office, if that is worth anything these days.
What time is the interview? Can you make it a bit later in the day? What shall I bring? How do I find your office? Will I be meeting the person I will work for? Do you want all of this application filled out? Shall I bring my resume, I think I sent it to you? What is it, exactly, that I will be doing? What do you do there, again?
I need a job.
Job Hunter
Posted in April 20th, 2009
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Simply fantastic. Almost makes me want to try for a job!
Thanks Rummy. I appreciate it. Is your visa up to date? Come on over.
Stellar. Great stuff!
Love this– you can only imagine how close to the truth it is:) I hear the strangest things from candidates, now more than ever.
The tone is that of a young person but the same melody is hummed by a lot of people that “dial it in” everyday and don’t realize how much of a disservice they do to themselves in the process.
Employees who just coast or “quit and stay” can feign interest in their job but can’t maintain the facade so the cycle continues. Ironically losing the job reinforces the attitude that being invested in one’s job is a waste of time. In fact, it’s really a waste of one’s LIFE not to care about what you spend most of your day doing…or not doing.
Note to “Job Hunter”: Sure…your job is NOT you – instead of trying to “get over” by not working isn’t it a lot smarter to use your job to serve you? The goal is to identify your true potential and find a job (or series of jobs) that can help you reach it.
Twitter @JeanneMale The JobLife Architect
Great employee- Diverse background-works cheap:(
After reading this, I fell in love w/ my job one more time. I’m beggining to sympathize w/ my boss …he has 10Yrs in the company, 3 times best employee award. I’ better put my best into it. Thank you for share this article
Denise…looks like you found the Six Word Resume Meme on the right side of my blog. Well done!
Jeanne…what great advice. You really should be in the career-help business. Wait you ARE. Your clients are lucky and I am sure not on the sideliness for very long.
thanks for your relevant comments.
What other tips can you share with this job seeker?
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Really, Job Hunter? You shouldn’t OF skated? Seems you skated through all your elementary, secondary, and post-secondary English classes, too. And you shouldn’t HAVE!
Great post, GL. Frighteningly resonant.
Good going, Julie. Sometimes I wonder if readers are wondering if I should HAVE put a (sic) behind some of the things I write. You got it.
That was painful. We have over 17% unemployment in our town and that doesn’t include those that have given up, moved away, or are now working under the table. Back to basics.
No matter the cause, of their own doing or not, it is a painful ordeal. Job seekers/searchers need our help in any one of many ways.
Have a heart!
What time is the interview? Can you make it a bit later in the day? What shall I bring? How do I find your office? Will I be meeting the person I will work for? Do you want all of this application filled out? Shall I bring my resume, I think I sent it to you? What is it, exactly, that I will be doing? What do you do there, again?
Sounds like he already had enough coffee.
Hilarious post. I always look forward to them!
Rummy…we all have hearts but brains?
Erin–thanks, not sure I was going for hilarious, but I will take it from you. My day is better now.
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